Just wanted to follow up - did you end up getting paid for this week? Usually if the adjudication is newly opened, you'll receive at least one more payment while they're starting the investigation process. It's rare for payments to stop immediately unless there's a clear eligibility issue.

Update: I DID get paid! Filed on Sunday and the money hit my account this morning. Such a relief! Still no explanation about what the adjudication is for, but at least I can pay my bills while they figure it out.

ya the ESD website is totally usless sometimes lol. mine said pending for like 3 weeks then suddenly changed to PAID with no notification. have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the money shows up before the website updates.

To follow up on this thread: Once you get your claim issues resolved, make sure you understand how the weekly claiming process works to avoid future problems: 1. File every week, even if your claim status is pending 2. Answer all questions accurately - contradictory answers can trigger adjudication 3. Report all work and earnings properly, even partial hours 4. Complete your 3 job search activities each week and document them correctly 5. Be prepared to provide your job search log if requested Many people don't realize that missing even one weekly claim can create significant delays. And once your claim is approved, you'll need to continue these activities to receive your benefits without interruption. Hope you get this resolved quickly!

my cousin had this happen and they said it was paid but the $ never came. turned out there was an overpayment on an old claim that they took the money for. might wanna check if you have any overpayment notices?

Just as an update for anyone searching this thread in the future - the standard processing time is 24-72 hours after your claim shows 'paid' status, but it can occasionally take up to 5 business days depending on banking institutions and whether weekends/holidays are involved. If you don't receive your payment after 5 business days, you should definitely contact ESD directly as there may be an issue with your payment processing.

One more important point - when you file weekly claims while in adjudication, you must report any job search activities. Currently, Washington requires documenting at least three job search activities each week. Without these, your claim could be denied regardless of the circumstances of your separation from employment. Also, if your anxiety condition continues to be severe, there's a different approach through ESD for temporary disability, but that's a separate process from regular unemployment. Based on what you've described, regular unemployment seems appropriate since you're able and available for work now.

this happened to my brother-in-law and he had to wait FOREVER to get benefits. like 12 weeks before they made a decision!! he kept calling and calling but couldnt get thru to anyone. almost lost his apartment waiting.

wait im confused... did u actually keep working after the system wouldn't let u submit timesheets? or did u stop working when u saw that? cuz that affects what kind of claim u should file

Based on your additional details, this is an even clearer wage theft case. The fact that they continued scheduling you through their app is strong evidence that they authorized and expected the work to be performed. Make sure to include screenshots of your schedule in the app when filing with L&I. Regarding emergency assistance while you wait: apply for expedited food benefits through DSHS (can be approved in 7 days), contact 211 for emergency rent assistance programs in your area, and check with St. Vincent de Paul and other local charities that sometimes provide emergency funds. Your situation would qualify as an emergency hardship with many assistance programs.